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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.99, 45.53 and 18.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.99, 45.53 and 18.44 is: 25.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.99 : 45.53 = 18.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.99/45.53 = 18.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.99x = 45.53 × 18.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.99x = 839.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.41/32.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.44

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